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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"regional hegemony"”.
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United States military-to-military contact with the People's Liberation Army of China
… in the future. Taiwan, China's perceived bid for regional hegemony, and its aggressive missile programs stand as reasons not to increase military-to-military contact programs. On the other hand, engagement proponents would argue that access to counterparts in foreign militaries might help avert …
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The influence of regional conflicts and military reform on the 2010 and 2014 Military Doctrines of the Russian Federation: an analysis of the development and current force posture of the Russian conventional ground forces
… both directly and indirectly, by the recent regional conflicts in Georgia and Crimea, as well as by the ongoing ‘New Look’ military reforms. The perceived threat by Russia of the continued eastward expansion by NATO into their periphery and region of influence not only provided the impetus …
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Smuts and the politics of colonial expansion : South African strategy in regard to South-West Africa [Namibia] and the League of Nations Mandate, c.1914-1924
… independent of European influence and with regional hegemony, and that the annexation of South-West Africa was an important step in that direction for Smuts. Additonally, I assess Smuts's successes and failures and conclude that his failure to fully realize annexation of the territory was …
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Territorial integrity and identity within the Republic of Georgia: a comparative case study of Ajaria, Abkhazia and South Ossetia
… conflicts' necessitates an understanding of regional histories, domestic politics, international involvement, territorial claims and the composition of ethnic identities. Further, examination of the reasons why the Autonomous Republic of Ajaria did not transition to a separatist region, as …
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King of Kings: Human Rights Rhetoric and Regional Security in the Shah's Iran, 1968-1978
… Doctrine in 1969 to put Iran on the road to regional hegemony. The Shah pursued a variety of security goals aimed at positioning Iran as the hegemon of the Persian Gulf and leader of the littoral Indian Ocean nations. He also embarked on a rhetorical campaign to reinforce the legitimacy of …
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King of Kings: Human Rights Rhetoric and Regional Security in the Shah's Iran, 1968-1978
… Doctrine in 1969 to put Iran on the road to regional hegemony. The Shah pursued a variety of security goals aimed at positioning Iran as the hegemon of the Persian Gulf and leader of the littoral Indian Ocean nations. He also embarked on a rhetorical campaign to reinforce the legitimacy of …
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The Changing Dynamics of the Perception of U.S. Foreign Policy towards Kurds in Syria: Developing Relations in Light of Ignorance, Cooperation and Desertion (2011-2020)
… has tactically used Syrian Kurds to maintain regional hegemony and combating ISIS. This is the main reason behind the absence of a coherent American policy for Kurds. The withdrawal of US forces left the Kurds exceedingly vulnerable. They were trapped between Assad's regime and Turkey's desire …
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Regional supremacy or coalition? evaluating South Africa’s regional integration efforts within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
… its robust economy) as a locomotive to spearhead regional integration in the SADC, and others had mixed emotions, wondering whether South Africa was to utilize its vast resources for the benefit of southern Africa, or to enhance its own self-interest.In light of the above, this dissertation probes …
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The Rise of Regional Hegemons: Assessing Implications for the International System through a Neo-realist Perspective
… indicators that correlate with becoming a rising regional hegemon, a feature of a multi-polar system. The multi-polar international system that we see emerging is contrary to Kenneth Waltz's assertion that a multi-polar international system is unstable, and a bi-polar international system is …
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The Dynamics of Eurasian Comprehensive Security, Political and Economic Cooperation
… develop a global partnership model at the inter-regional and international level by challenging post-Soviet unipolar world order. I argue that this step generates conflicts and misunderstandings in high-level politics between Eurasian powers and the West, represented by organizations like NATO …